Tag: Zidane
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Ancelotti explains leaving Everton to replace Zidane
Italian manager Carlo Ancelotti is delighted to have returned to Real Madrid. Ancelotti has explained his decision to depart Everton and join Los Blancos, as he replaces Zinedine Zidane in the hot seat at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu. The Italian coach made clear that returning to Real Madrid is an opportunity he could not turn…
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Carlo Ancelotti leaves Everton to replace Zidane at Madrid
Carlo Ancelotti has left Premier League club Everton to become head coach of Real Madrid for a second time. The 61-year-old, who managed Real Madrid for two years between 2013 and 2015, has left Everton after 18 months in charge at Goodison Park. He succeeds Zinedine Zidane at Real and the move leaves Everton searching…
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Why I left Real Madrid – Zinedine Zidane
Zinedine Zidane has accused Real Madrid president Florentino Perez of a lack of respect in his final season in charge, while claiming “I’m leaving because I feel the club no longer has the faith in me I need”. Spanish publication AS have published Zidane’s open letter to supporters, which reads: “Dear Real Madrid fans, for…
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Real Madrid announce Zidane resignation
Zinedine Zidane has resigned from Real Madrid for the second time in his coaching career. Real failed to win a trophy this season and were pipped to the La Liga title by city rivals Atletico Madrid on a dramatic final day on Saturday. Real said in a statement that they “must now respect” Zidane’s decision.…
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Zidane won’t leave Real Madrid – Benzema
Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema is confident coach Zinedine Zidane will remain in charge next season. There are doubts around Zidane’s future after a trophyless season at Real Madrid. But Benzema says: “I do not agree that it is said that it is the fault of the group because we had 60 injuries. At no…
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Real Madrid legend: Only Raul can replace Zidane
Real Madrid legend Fernando Morientes insists Raul is ready to succeed Zinedine Zidane. Currently in charge of Castilla, Raul is a candidate for the senior job should Zidane step down at the end of the season. Morientes told Radio Cope: “Raúl is a very reliable option to replace Zidane. “He is more prepared than anyone…
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La Liga: Zidane denies telling squad of exit plans
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has denied telling his players he would be leaving after victory over Athletic Bilbao. With one point separating his side and Atletico Madrid and just one match to spare, Zidane is keen for a positive result at home to Villarreal on Sunday. “We are going to play our match and…
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Zidane tells Real Madrid players he’s leaving
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has told his players he will leave at the end of the season. Zidane has already told the Real Madrid first-team squad that he will leave the club at the end of the 2020/21 season, says Marca. He won’t stay on as coach for next year. Last Saturday, after the…
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When Zidane speaks all 5 senses are focused – Carvajal
Injured Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal has paid tribute to coach Zinedine Zidane. The fullback has been forced out of Real’s title race. On Zidane, Carvajal said, “He’s a very complete coach and beyond the trophies he’s won, with three consecutive Champions Leagues and LaLiga in the midst of the pandemic, it’s amazing the respect…
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It’ll get messy if I talk about refs – Zidane
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane was reluctant to talk about the match officials this morning. Real Madrid go to Granada on Thursday night needing victory to keep up pressure on leaders Atletico Madrid. Zidane said, “I don’t talk about this anymore. I trust football and everyone does their job. I’m not going to say anything…